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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,853.57, 37,059.09 and 14,918.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,853.57, 37,059.09 and 14,918.01 is: 20,587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,853.57 : 37,059.09 = 14,918.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,853.57/37,059.09 = 14,918.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,853.57x = 37,059.09 × 14,918.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,853.57x = 552,847,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,847,875.21/26,853.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,587.50

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